Mumbai Metro’s unusual facility sparks debate online, users ask ‘Why is this needed?’ A Mumbai Metro picture has caught social media attention after showing a facility that many users did not expect to see at a public transport station. The unusual sight quickly led to questions about why it was introduced and whether such a…
Indian woman visits Japan and spots unexpected bathroom facilities for women A routine visit to a public bathroom turned into an unexpected travel observation for an Indian woman in Japan. Ankita Sahigal was struck by something she kept noticing during her time there and decided to show it to her followers in an Instagram video.Rather…
There is something extremely simple about happiness, and yet we spend most of our lives chasing it. We wait for the right time, right job, the right relationship, more money, better circumstances or simply a day when everything finally goes according to plan. Somewhere along the line, happiness becomes a destination that we keep postponing….
For some young adults, moving out with friends can feel like an exciting step towards independence. They may have found a place, discussed rent with friends and imagined having their own routines. Yet when it comes to telling their parents, they may suddenly feel anxious, guilty or afraid. The words “I want to move out”…
“I thought they were asking for selfies” (Instagram) Rajasthan is synonymous with vibrant colours, magnificent palaces and imposing forts, many of which stand as reminders of the region’s rich history and the valour of its Rajput rulers. We often say Padharo Mhare Desh (come, visit my country). But for a woman traveller from foreign land,…
A photograph from a Kolkata delivery room has sparked a heated debate online after an intern doctor shared a picture showing herself stitching a woman after childbirth, with the caption, “Silai bunai aata hai? (Do you know how to sew?)”The intern, Dr Sudeshna, is a student at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMCH). In…
For many professionals, leaving an IT job to become an auto-rickshaw driver might seem like an unexpected career move. But for one Bengaluru woman, the decision was less about stepping away from a conventional career and more about finding work that suited her health, family responsibilities and need for control over her time. The woman,…
Mumbai woman books Rapido Pink, is pleasantly surprised to find a female captain: ‘I am super excited’ A routine bike taxi booking took an unexpected turn for Mumbai-based content creator Ruchika Rajput when she found out who would be riding her to the destination. Her reaction was captured on video, along with parts of the…
Ali was born in 1958 into a lower-middle-class family and was one of 10 siblings. In Patna’s Bikhna Pahari area, the scene outside Dr Ejaz Ali’s hospital is markedly different from what many patients may expect from a senior surgeon. Instead of sitting inside an elaborate consultation room, Ali is often seen in a simple…
A lemon costing Rs 850 a kilo. A tomato at Rs 680. And one cucumber for nearly Rs 300.Those are the prices an Indian living in Norway spotted at a local store. He shared them online, but instead of simply comparing the cost of groceries in the two countries, he asked a question that got…
